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Crispy Air Fryer Honey Glazed Carrots

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A quick and easy side dish featuring carrots glazed with honey and crisped to perfection in the air fryer, delivering a delightful contrast of tender and crunchy textures.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound fresh carrots, peeled and cut into 2-inch sticks or thick coins
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil or melted unsalted butter
  • 2 tablespoons honey (raw or pure)
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • Optional: 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon or smoked paprika
  • Optional: squeeze of lemon juice for serving

Instructions

  1. Peel and cut 1 pound of carrots into 2-inch sticks or thick coins, ensuring uniform size for even cooking.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the carrots with olive oil or melted butter, honey, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, and optional cinnamon or smoked paprika. Toss until carrots are thoroughly coated.
  3. Preheat the air fryer to 380°F (193°C) for 3 minutes.
  4. Arrange the carrots in a single layer in the air fryer basket, avoiding overcrowding. Cook in batches if necessary.
  5. Air fry at 380°F (193°C) for 12-15 minutes, shaking or tossing the basket halfway through cooking to ensure even browning.
  6. Check for tenderness by piercing a carrot with a fork; if still firm, cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, watching closely to avoid burning the honey glaze.
  7. Transfer the carrots to a serving dish and optionally drizzle with extra honey or a squeeze of lemon juice. Serve warm.

Notes

Use uniform carrot sizes for even cooking. Avoid overcrowding the air fryer basket to ensure crispiness. If honey darkens too quickly, lower the temperature or add honey halfway through cooking. Butter adds richness but browns faster; olive oil is more forgiving. For vegan version, substitute butter with olive oil and honey with maple syrup or agave nectar. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated in the air fryer or oven to maintain crispiness.

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